Diploma (Full-time)

Diploma in Business Management

Course Code : UDC

Overview

The Diploma in Business Management programme is offered to school leavers interested in pursuing a career in business management. This programme will provide students with the skills and knowledge in total and integrated aspects of business management, and is suitable for those wishing to acquire a sound understanding of all aspects of business. Students will be trained in all functional areas of management of a business such as accounting, management, marketing, and human resource management that can be beneficial for career development and organisational development, and foster a spirit of entrepreneurship among the students.

Objectives

By the end of this programme, students should be able to:

Identify and understand the basic principles of business management in a competitive and dynamic environment

Apply the principles of business management and plan the operations of a business unit

Think creatively and critically, and understand the risks in making business decisions and identify business opportunities

Improve the planning and monitoring of business strategies for long-term survival

International Students who wish to enrol in this programme should fulfil the following general requirements:O Level, Pass O Level with at least a Full Pass in three (3) subjects or other qualifications recognised by the Senate of UM; AND;Possess any of the following English qualifications:

Score of 500 or above for the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT); OR

Score of 5 or above for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS

* not inclusive of accommodation and transportation fees * subject to changes

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Payment Method

Fees can be paid either in a total or by installment.

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Financial support

Natonal Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), Students are eligible to apply for PTPTPN loan subject to the terms and conditions stipulated by PTPTN. (Please refer to http://www.ptptn.gov.my/web/guest/anjung)

The duration of the programme is four (6) semesters which can be completed within 20-24 months.

Programmes Location

Kuala Lumpur

Nilam Puri, Kelantan

Mantin, Negeri Sembilan

Johor Bahru, Johor

Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Career and Academic Path

Graduates of the Diploma in Business Management programme have the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor Degree in a related field at local universities.

Graduates of the programme are qualified to apply for the post of Assistant Business Development officers at private companies and government-linked companies (GLCs). Graduates are also qualified to hold various positions such as Executive Assistants up to management levels in an organisation.